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Patent GB-2405106-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining a gaming award
Inventor: BAERLOCHER ANTHONY J
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A wagering gaming device has a display 30, 32 on which a plurality of different values are displayed, at least one of which is duplicated to create a set of values. The gaming device sorts the values of the set into a number of masked divisions. The amount of values in each division is less than the number of different values available to the player before the player's selection of one of the divisions. That selection therefore narrows the field of possible award values. If the selected division includes only one value, the player receives that value. If not, at least one of the values in the selected division is duplicated and the above narrowing process is repeated until a selected division has only one value, which is awarded to the player.
Patent GB-2419487-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance camera control input unit with both configuration and video display
Inventor: WILLIAMS PAUL
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-10-23
Abstract: A surveillance camera system comprises a head unit (2, Figure 1), having a video camera, with a coupled termination unit 5. The termination or input unit 5 allows the input of configuration data, such as the camera address (ID), communications protocol and video gain information. The input unit or device 5 also comprises an electronic display 18, such as an LCD, to display both the video signal from the camera and also configuration information. Input unit 5 may also include a power supply 16, microprocessor and memory 17, and keypad 19. An alarm may indicate unauthorised access is being made, via detection of opening of the unit by a detector such as tamper switch 20. A test mode may apply tests to the camera, with test results being displayed.
Patent GB-2420573-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for aligning a tubular segment
Inventor: BARKER STEWART JOHN
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A tool for aligning a tubular segment <B>1</B> suspended from a top drive <B>80</B> with a tubular string <B>10</B> in a well bore comprises means for engaging <B>300</B> the segment <B>1</B> and means for actuating <B>200</B> the means for engaging <B>300</B>, the actuating means <B>200</B> being connected to the top drive <B>80</B>, wherein when the actuating means <B>200</B> has been actuated, the means for engaging <B>300</B> engages the segment <B>1</B>, thereby substantially aligning the segment <B>1</B> with the string <B>10</B>. In another aspect of the invention the tool comprises an upper linear actuator having a central body <B>210</B> being within a sleeve <B>220</B> adapted to be selectively movable relative to the central body <B>210</B> upon actuation and a lower actuation assembly having an upper end connectable to the central body <B>210</B> and a stinger <B>310</B> adapted to selectively engage the segment <B>1</B>, wherein upon actuation of the upper actuator assembly, the stinger <B>310</B> engages the segment <B>1</B> thereby substantially aligning the segment with the string <B>10</B> below. Another aspect of the invention has an actuator assembly <B>200</B> having a first member adapted to be selectively movable relative to a second member and an engagement assembly <B>300</B>. Also claimed is a method of aligning a tubular segment with a tubular string.
Patent GB-2412252-A (GB)
Title: Ceiling rose with removable ballast
Inventor: RAWLINS KARL JUSTIN
IPC: F21V21/03
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: A ceiling rose which preferably is only suitable for low energy electrical fittings comprises a base (S) and a cover plate (R) connected to define a chamber within which is held electronic ballast (U) which can be readily replaced when required without completely dismantling the ceiling rose. Preferably the ballast is slid laterally out of its mounting.
Patent GB-2422809-A (GB)
Title: Foldable land yacht
Inventor: SHIELDS JAMES DARREN
IPC: B62B15/00
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A folding land yacht suitable for wind powered travel along a beach comprises a rear Y-shaped frame which supports a detachable rear axle, and an elongate front frame pivotally attached to the Y-shaped frame at a point where foot controlled steering pedals are attached. At a forward end of the rear Y-shaped frame a locking bolt passes through both frames so that the two are locked together. When the locking bolt is removed the elongate front frame may pivot about the pedal locations so as to lie beneath the Y-shaped frame. A single steered front wheel is located at the forward end of the frame, and a mast housing tube is located at the point where the arms of the Y-shape frame meet. Two different rear axles are disclosed, one for use on a beach and one for use on grass.
Patent GB-2424817-A (GB)
Title: Re-hydrated livestock feed succulent
Inventor: KINGSLEY JANE
IPC: A23K10/32
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: A method of producing a livestock feed succulent comprises rehydrating a dried vegetable or fruit previously made by dehydrating a substantially unprocessed vegetable or fruit. Rehydration of the previously-dehydrated vegetable or fruit may be carried out by soaking it in water, preferably cold water. The previously-dehydrated vegetable may be dried carrot and the previously-dehydrated fruit may be dried apple. The succulent can be used as a livestock feed supplement. The fruit or vegetable may have been dehydrated by air drying.
Patent GB-2425155-A (GB)
Title: A mounting arrangement
Inventor: BOLGAR CRISPIN DAVID
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: A mounting arrangement 30 for abradable liners used with respect to stator vanes with gas turbine engines. The arrangement 30 comprises a single strut 39 secured through a mounting end 34 to a mounting recess 33 of a vane platform 32. The strut 39 is part of a shroud ring 35 which incorporates a metal abradable liner 37 in order to create a seal between stages within the gas turbine engine. A mounting end 34 incorporates divergent limbs 40, 41 which act through their respective entrant axes X-X, Y-Y to facilitate axial and radial location of the single strut 39 and therefore the shroud ring 35 with liner 37.
Patent GB-2415848-A (GB)
Title: Laser measuring instrument
Inventor: IMKENBERG FRANK
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A laser measuring instrument 2 is disclosed comprising a laser 4 for emitting light pulses, a detector unit 42 having a number of detector elements 44, an optical means 40 for directing light pulses into a number of sectors of an object scene and for directing light pulses reflected back from the sectors to the detector elements 44, and a control means 48. The laser instrument 2 includes at least one additional laser 4 for emitting light pulses whereby the control means 48 is arranged such that the second laser 4 only emits a light pulse when a first laser 4 has completed transmission of a light pulse. The instrument 2 is particularly suited for imaging distance measurement at a high image repetition frequency.
Patent GB-2429257-A (GB)
Title: An anti-vibration unit for a petrol impact wrench and an impact wrench incorporating such a unit
Inventor: ARCHER VICTOR CAMPBELL
IPC: F16F1/44
Filed: 2005-08-20
Abstract: An anti-vibration unit 1 for use with a petrol impact wrench 25, comprises a metallic body member 2 provided at opposite ends with flanges 3, 6, and a pair 10 of spaced-apart side plates projecting from opposite sides of the unit 1, with a first plate 11 of each pair attached to the unit 1, and the second side plate 13 of each pair including an aperture for connection to a portion of a roll cage handle 15 of a petrol impact wrench. Each pair 10 pf side plates is provided with at least one coaxial hole to receive a common connecting bolt 16, with a first, coaxial, anti-vibration bush 19 mounted on the bolt 16 between mutually facing, interior surfaces of each pair 10 of side plates, and a second anti-vibration bush 22 mounted on the outside of the side plate of each pair 10 that is connected to the unit 1.
Patent GB-2429435-A (GB)
Title: Ship or boat hull air lubrication system
Inventor: SWALES ALEXANDER WALTER
IPC: B63B1/38
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A vessel hull has an air lubrication apparatus which comprises an air pump 1 for supplying pressurised air to a porous membrane 2 attached to the exterior of the hull and keel, or a system of air ducts attached to the keel and hull of the vessel (4, Fig 3), or mounted within the hull of the vessel (3, Fig 2). The air pump may be solar, wind or diesel powered and may be mounted in the bows of the vessel beneath the deck. An air inlet tube to the pump may draw the air supply through a filter below deck. The membrane may be a woven material or a metallic or plastic sheath which is suitably perforated. The ducts may be formed from plastic, stainless steel, copper or other suitable similar materials.
Patent GB-2431174-A (GB)
Title: A connector apparatus and method
Inventor: CARNEY JOHN
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a connector apparatus 1 for securing together two components e.g. a newel post (40 figure 5) and a newel base (30 figure 5) and comprises a coupling means 2 in the form of a rod 4 with an expanded coupling head 5. A clamp means 3 is disposed within the newel base (30 figure 5) and accessed by the rod 4. The connector apparatus 1 also comprises first and second clamp parts 6 and 7 respectively, arranged to collectively clamp against the opposite sides of the coupling head 5. Each clamp part 6 and 7 possess wedge shaped portions 12 and 13 that clamp against the expanded coupling head 5. A linkage means 8 and 9 in the form of rods, links the two clamp parts 6 and 7 together and releasably clamps the coupling means 2, thus securing the newel post (40 figure 5) and newel base (30 figure 5) together. The linkage means 8 and 9 of the clamp 3 is disposed on opposite sides of the rod 4 adjacent the expanded coupling head 5, which in use allows insertion or release of the coupling means 2 from the assembled clamp means 3 without obstruction. Later embodiments relate to a method of releasably securing together two components, a stair rail apparatus and a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2421158-A (GB)
Title: Rapid alternate paths for network destinations
Inventor: ATLAS ALIA K
IPC: H04L45/24
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: Network traffic is sent via alternate paths in cases of network link or node failure. An alternate node responds to U-Turn traffic from a primary neighbor to select a further alternate. An algorithm for determining the alternate paths is provided to select loop-free neighbors.
Patent GB-2436390-A (GB)
Title: Image processing systems
Inventor: SMITH EUAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A method of driving an electroluminescent display to display an image using a plurality of temporal sub-frames, data for a said sub-frame comprising a first set of drive values (R;C) and second set of drive values (C;R) for driving respective first and second axes of said display, a said sub-frame having an associated sub-frame display time. The method comprises: determining a said sub-frame display time for a displayed sub-frame responsive to one or more of said drive values for the sub-frame; and driving said display to display said temporal sub-frames for respective said sub-frame display times. The method may be used with multi-line addressing (MLA) or total matrix addressing (TMA) techniques, and for driving OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays.
Patent GB-2431668-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus
Inventor: FRAY DEREK JOHN
IPC: C25B15/08
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: An oxygen generator for an oxygen-generation apparatus has a proton-conducting membrane (60), a cathode (50) contacting a first side, or cathodic side, of the membrane, an anode (70) contacting a second side, or anodic side, of the membrane, and a source of water for supply to the membrane. In use, an electrolysis voltage applied between the cathode and the anode causes electrolysis of the water to generate oxygen gas at the anode. Atmospheric oxygen, i.e. oxygen in the air, is substantially prevented from coming into contact with the cathode. For an acidic proton-conducting membrane this substantially prevents the formation of hydrogen peroxide at the cathode.
Patent GB-2437528-A (GB)
Title: System for reusing waste water
Inventor: HERO ROBERT
IPC: E03C1/122
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A system which diverts (<B>5</B>) non-sewage domestic waste water through a filter (<B>6</B>) into a storage tank (<B>12</B>). The water can be pumped out of the tank by an electric pump (<B>9</B>). This is operated by a switch (<B>10</B>). The water is distributed through a pipe (<B>11</B>) to various points of use ( garden hose, irrigation, sprinkler, garage, etc.). Excess water overflows into the mains drainage system (<B>4</B>) through an overflow pipe (<B>8</B>).
Patent GB-2427663-A (GB)
Title: Work machine with spring loaded brake and prestressed spring device providing idle travel
Inventor: DOELGER MARCUS
IPC: B60T13/22
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A work machine, such as a truck, has a spring loaded brake 2, e.g. a parking brake, which is engaged by a spring 5a, 5b and released when connected via a hydraulic circuit to a pump 15. When a service brake input device, e.g. pedal 25, is pushed downwards it operates a pressure reducing valve 8a which reduces the pressure in line 7 thereby allowing the brake 2 to be engaged. A prestressed spring device 26 is connected between the pedal 25 and the valve 8a so as the pedal 25 is activated in a direction of a reduction in brake release pressure a short idle travel of the pedal 25 is achieved. This idle travel last up to a point when a braking torque of the spring loaded brake 2 is built up and a long actuation travel of the pedal 25 can be made available thereby reducing the pressure in the brake 2 in a controlled manner so that the brake 2 is used as a meterable service brake.
Patent GB-2439132-A (GB)
Title: Optimisation of image processing to shape of display or other parameters
Inventor: NEALE ADAM
IPC: H04N5/265
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: An apparatus for video playback is disclosed, with an optimised file format and production process, such that little or no imagery is processed that is not visible in the resultant displayed image. The image quality may be matched to the display requirements, for example by reducing the quality - or spatial or temporal resolution - of peripheral, edge image regions. The apparatus is suited to non-rectangular images such as cylindrically or fisheye mapped images, and contains a mathematical description of the mapping of the video onto physical or virtual displays. The system advantageously reduces the requirements for image data processing, storage and streaming that are normally needed for overlap areas such as 3 between merged images 1 and 2, the gaps between screens on a video wall (see Figure 6) and the like.
Patent GB-2427932-A (GB)
Title: Optical image stabilizer
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: An image stabilizer has a pair of first parallel guide rods (73, 79) mounted to a stationary member (23) and extending in a first direction. A first moving stage (71) is supported by the first parallel guide rods to be movable in a first direction. A pair of second parallel guide rods (72, 74) is mounted to the first moving stage extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and a second moving stage (21), which holds an image stabilizing optical element (60) is supported by the second parallel guide rods to be movable in the second direction. First (87y) and second (87x) biassing devices bias the first and second moving stages in the first and second directions and first and second driving devices (170x, 170y) drive the first and second moving stages in the first and second directions. The pair of first and second parallel guide rods lie in a common plane orthogonal to an optical axis of the image stabilizing optical element.
Patent GB-2440741-A (GB)
Title: Ladder Support
Inventor: MEHMET TUNCER
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: The device 10 comprises a retaining member 12 for retaining a lower end portion 14 of at least one leg 16 of a ladder 18. Two arms 24 are each coupled to the retaining member and each carry a base member 34 with a ground engaging surface 42. The retaining member may be an open-top housing shaped to accept only one leg. It may include abutment means to limit the angle of the ladder, preferably no less than 40 degrees to the horizontal. The arms may comprise a hollow, rectangular-section bar which extends in opposite directions from the retaining means, preferably forwards and backwards. Preferably each base member has a non-slip surface with asymmetric tread 44 and is carried on at least one spring-loaded leg 30. The retaining member may have a further non-slip ground engaging member 36 depending therefrom. In use, the weight of the user compresses the springs such that the central non-slip member engages the ground before the springs are fully compressed. In use, the device may be used on uneven ground and on hard ground and prevents the ladder from skidding away from a wall.
Patent GB-2444254-A (GB)
Title: Re-circulating Paper Accumulator
Inventor: FARMER GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: B65H39/10
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A sheet accumulator 10 comprises an inlet feed path 20 to an accumulation location 30; an outlet feed path 40; a sheet circulation path 60 which may be non-circular and/or defined by stationary sheet guide means 62,64,66,68; and sheet driving means 32,70,72,74,76 associated with the sheet circulation path 60 for selectively advancing a partial accumulation (P fig 4) of one or more sheets S at the accumulation location 30 around the circulation path 60, so that the partial accumulation is guided by the stationary sheet guide means 62,64,66,68 at the leading edge of the partial accumulation whilst being driven, and back to the accumulation location 30 to accumulate the next sheet S fed from the inlet feed path 20 with the partial accumulation, and delivering an accumulation (A fig 12) of sheets S along said outlet feed path 40. Diverter means 50 may be provided to divert sheets slectively between the outlet and circulation path. The sheet driving means may be a series of rollers or friction belts. Sheet aligning means in the form of deskew rollers 32 may be provided at the accumulation location.
Patent GB-2433463-A (GB)
Title: Handle for hand tool machine
Inventor: WUENSCH STEFFEN
IPC: B24B23/00
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: The hand tool machine has a handle region 20 with a gripping region 22. The gripping region 22 comprises a set of deformable raised portions 26. The raised portions 26 may be provided as an array of dimples or bumps as shown, preferably in a grid network. Alternatively, the raised portions 26 may take the form of ribs (168, figure 25). The gripping region 22 preferably comprises a layer of a soft material such as a thermoplastic elastomer, which may be provided on a relatively harder support element (36, figure 4). Various types of raised portions and their attachment to the body of the hand tool machine are disclosed. In some embodiments, the soft layer may be attached to the outer surface of the support element (e.g. figures 4, 6 and 8), while in other embodiments, the soft layer may be located on the underside of the support element with the raised portions protruding through said element (figures 15, 17 and 19). Deformation of the raised portions may provide protection against vibrational forces produced by the hand tool machine, which in the preferred embodiment is an eccentric grinder.
Patent GB-2445742-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle with folding handlebar stem
Inventor: HON DAVID TAK-WEI
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: The bicycle comprises a head and a frame wherein the head includes a handlebar 11, a handlebar stem 12, a folding joint 13 and a front fork having two fork blades 141, each of which is inwardly recessed 142, provided by a bent shape or a cutaway. When the handlebar 11 is folded downwards with the handlebar stem 12, the handlebar can be folded further and placed in the recess 142 of one fork blade 141 without interfering with the fork blade. Thus, the folding bicycle can be folded further resulting in a smaller folded volume. The recess 142 can be covered by a protection pad of elastic material. The handlebar 11 is retained when folded by a fastener and hook arrangement on the stem 12 and frame.
Patent GB-2445916-A (GB)
Title: Liquid heating vessel
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER HALLAM
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A liquid heating vessel has a transparent or translucent wall or wall portion 1, such as of glass, having a scale-resistant coating or treatment 13 on the internal surface thereof. The coating or treatment 13 may be transparent or translucent and may alter an optical property of the wall or portion 1 such as by being tinted and/or partially reflective. It may also be hydrophobic and may be a polymeric resin. It may be applied to the internal surface as a solution, after cleaning that surface.
Patent GB-2434001-A (GB)
Title: Methods of making and using and apparatus and devices for placing light and sample in photo-emitting or absorbing devices
Inventor: JEANNOTTE ANTHONY
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and devices (11) for placing light with samples for analysis and method of making and using such apparatus and device.
Patent GB-2449949-A (GB)
Title: Driving apparatus for reporting states of light emitting diode channels in a binary mode
Inventor: HUNG CHI-CHANG
IPC: G01R31/26
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: A driving apparatus for reporting states of a light-emitting diode (LED) channels in a binary mode comprises a plurality of channel points (NCHm), at least one controller 112, a plurality of detectors 114, and a signal converter (fig 2, 130). The controller controls operation of the connected LED channels and the signal converter receives a detecting signal Sm generated by each detector 114 and corresponding to the state of the LED channel, and computes the received detecting signal to generate a report signal with N bits in a binary mode, wherein N is an integer greater than 1, and the number of the channel points is less than 2<N>. The number of channels is preferably greater than or equal to 2<N-1>. The detector 114 may comprise voltage comparators 115,116 comparing the channel voltage with voltage references Vrefo and Vrefs corresponding to error states such as an open circuit and a short circuit, and logic element such as gate 117 to aggregate the state into detecting signal Sm. Error states may also comprise over temperature or electric leakage and the controller 112 may comprise a switch SW1/SW2 and regulating unit 113 to control turn-on of the switch. The apparatus may drive the light emitting diodes of a LED area display, such as one used for image display.
Patent GB-2441210-A (GB)
Title: Calibration curve fit method and apparatus for a mass spectrometer
Inventor: TISCHLER MARC
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A data analysis method includes automatically generating 700 a set of curve fits 620 for a data set from a mass spectrometer. The set of curve fits includes a plurality of suggested curve fits, each associated with a curve fit equation type. For each suggested curve fit, a fit metric is generated 710 that indicates how well the curve fit matches the data set. Thereafter, a user interface is displayed 720 that includes a table of user selectable suggested curve fits for display. A default suggested curve fit 635 having a highest fit metric is displayed 730. A user override selection may be received 740, 750 for displaying at least one of the suggested curve fits in the table. The set of suggested curve fits under consideration can be filtered to conform with user requirements. The curve fits may be linear equations, quadratic equations, power equations, first order log equations, second order log equations or an average of response factors equation. The curves may be weighted by a weighting factor.